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Collapse of the New Austrian tunnelling method (NATM) tunnels at Heathrow Airport
In October 1994 a section of tunnel being constructed at Heathrow Airport collapsed.
1 November 1994
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Structures at the end of their design life
Design life varies according to the type and use of a structure. A structure should retain fitness for purpose as it approaches and passes its design life or changes use.
1 June 2015
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Reflective thinking
Reflective thinking is a constant drive to ask questions and to make appropriate responses to them. It is characterised by a healthy scepticism about all inputs to processes, about the processes themselves and about the outcomes from processes.
1 December 2016
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Suspended access platform collapse - Chicago
In 2002 a suspended access platform fell from the 100 storey John Hancock building in Chicago USA.
1 December 2002
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Nicoll Highway collapse
The collapse occurred in 2004 as a consequence of the failure of a 33m deep excavation adjacent to Nicoll Highway in Singapore.
1 June 2004
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Torre Windsor building fire - Madrid
The 30 storey Torre Windsor office building consisted of a reinforced concrete frame and steel load-bearing mullions around the perimeter.
1 June 2005
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Liquid metal assisted cracking - update
This 2006 note is an update of the SCOSS Topic Paper from 2004. It draws attention to Publication No 40/05, by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and the Galvanisers’ Association entitled ‘An approach to the management of Liquid Metal Assisted Cracking’.
1 March 2006
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Falsework - full circle?
The late 1960s and early 1970s was a time of great activity and innovation in the construction industry. Boundaries were being pushed out in all directions - in respect of design, materials and scale of projects which brought about some great achievements, but also a number of serious repercussions.
1 August 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Assessment and inspection of buildings
SCOSS has been concerned for some time (2003) at the potential for deterioration of buildings and other facilities during their working lives such that there results an inadequate reserve of strength against collapse of the whole or part of the structure.
1 September 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Assumptions behind the Eurocodes
This was published in 2009 and has to be read in that context. The main issues however are universally valid.
1 September 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
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